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The letter 'D' in D-glucose signifies:...

The letter 'D' in D-glucose signifies:

A

Configuration at all chiral carbons

B

Dextrorotatory

C

That is a monosaccharide

D

Configuration at a particular chiral carbon

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D
Glyceraldehyde has been chosen as the standard configuration in sugar chemistry, D -or L -signifies configuration at a particular chiral carbon.
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